Expert commentary and media resources on cyber security governance, AI risk, and board accountability
Available for broadcast, editorial, and podcast comment across all major cyber security governance topics. Media enquiries to info@alizeb.com.
A presence at the events and platforms where the industry's real conversations happen
Featured speaker at CISO 360 Congress, Lisbon; Computing Cyber Security Strategy Briefing; and ongoing Advisory Council member at InfoSecurity Europe. Available for conferences, executive events, and boardroom briefings on cyber governance, AI risk, DORA, and board accountability.
For speaking enquiries, visit the Speaking page for full topic details and format information.
Featured speaker at the annual senior security leadership congress bringing together CISOs, boards, and regulators from across Europe.
Featured speaker on cyber security strategy and board-level governance of security in complex organisations.
Advisory Council member at Europe's leading information security conference, contributing to content strategy and speaker selection.
Topics on which expert commentary is available
Board Cyber Governance
The structural failure of boards to govern cyber risk effectively, what it costs, and what is required to close the gap. A perspective informed by 25 years of CISO leadership and current board-level advisory work.
DORA and NIS2
The Digital Operational Resilience Act, NIS2, and their implications for financial services boards and regulated organisations. Informed by former FCA and NCSC advisory appointments.
AI Risk and Governance
The AI governance challenge for financial services boards, what regulators are signalling, what boards need to decide, and the specific risks of AI adoption without board-level governance.
Cyber Incident Response
The governance and communication dimensions of major cyber incidents, what boards must do when an incident occurs, how regulators and stakeholders need to be managed, and the decisions that cannot wait.
Private Equity and M&A Cyber Risk
Why cyber risk is systematically underpriced in M&A and private equity transactions, what the most consequential gaps look like, and what buyers can do before close.
The CISO-Board Communication Gap
Why security leaders fail to communicate risk in ways boards can act on, and what changes in framing and reporting would fundamentally improve security governance across UK organisations.
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"Ali Zeb is an Executive Cyber Security Advisor, Non-Executive Director, and keynote speaker with 25 years of CISO leadership at FTSE 100 and regulated organisations. He formerly held advisory appointments at the UK Financial Conduct Authority, the National Cyber Security Centre, and the Lloyds of London Market Cyber Risk Committee. He advises boards and executive teams on cyber governance, AI risk, and regulatory compliance."
"Ali Zeb is an Executive Cyber Security Advisor, Non-Executive Director, and keynote speaker. Over a 25-year career he has served as CISO at British Land (FTSE 100), MS Amlin (Lloyd's of London insurer), Xoserve (UK gas critical national infrastructure), and as Group CISO at Planet Payment, appointed directly by Advent International. He has previously held advisory appointments at the UK Financial Conduct Authority's ISCCG, the National Cyber Security Centre, and the Lloyds of London Market Cyber Risk Committee, and has served on the EC-Council Global Advisory Board and the InfoSecurity Europe Advisory Council. He advises boards, executive teams, and private equity investors on cyber governance, AI risk, DORA, NIS2, and board accountability. He is a featured speaker at CISO 360 Congress and the Computing Cyber Security Strategy Briefing, and holds a CISSP certification, an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor qualification, and has completed executive education at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford."
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